East Hartford School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 1110 Main Street in East Hartford, Connecticut, the East Hartford School District serves as an active, traditional public school system rooted in a vibrant small-city setting within the greater Hartford metropolitan area. Operating 12 open schools, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating 6,504 students, East Hartford fosters a diverse and multicultural learning community comprising strong Hispanic and Black student populations alongside Asian, White, and multiracial learners. Families, students, and community members can readily connect with the district administration via their official portal at easthartford.org or by calling (860) 622-5100.

To effectively serve its student body, the district maintains a substantial operational workforce comprising nearly 2,433 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Instructional leadership is powered by over 1,106 FTE teachers, reinforced by 163 FTE instructional aides who provide targeted classroom support, as well as more than 1,163 FTE dedicated support staff who ensure smooth day-to-day operations and student well-being. Academic engagement remains consistent across all developmental stages, serving more than 300 young learners in pre-kindergarten programs and culminating in a robust high school environment with over 600 students in the 12th-grade graduating class. Through its extensive staffing infrastructure and commitment to inclusive public education, the East Hartford School District continues to cultivate an environment equipped to guide students toward academic growth and future success.
12
Total Schools
6,504
Total Students
1,106.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Hartford School District
Demographic Student Count
White613
Hispanic3,455
Black1,951
Asian242
Two or More210
American Indian19
Pacific Islander14
  • Hispanic
    3,455 (53.1%)
  • Black
    1,951 (30.0%)
  • White
    613 (9.4%)
  • Asian
    242 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    210 (3.2%)
  • American Indian
    19 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in East Hartford School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:12
Students:6,504*
Teachers (FTE):1,106.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in East Hartford School District
Found 12 Schools